Group A Streptococcus is a bacterium commonly found in the throat causing illnesses such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Most cases of acute sore throat are of viral origin and require only symptomatic treatment. However, a patient with « Strep throat » should be treated with antibiotics. Rapid diagnostic tests performed at point-of-care locations are widely used and recommended.1,2

Our rapid Strep A tests, BIONEXIA® Strep A plus and BIONEXIA®Strep A dipstick, allow the patient to be tested and treated immediately. They help clinicians reduce the risk of severe post-streptococcal complications, minimize the spread of infection and prescribe antibiotics only when necessary.

Convenient assays for quick results

The BIONEXIA® Strep A plus and BIONEXIA® Strep A dipstick assays are both extremely easy to use and can be rapidly performed at point of care and lab sites to confirm whether the infection is due to Streptococcus A:

Short time to result: once the extracted sample is placed into the BIONEXIA Strep A test, the result is available in just 5 minutes, enabling immediate decision-making

Limited lab skills required: can be easily performed by all (clinicians, nurses, lab professionals…)

Only 4 simple pre-treatment steps

Quick User Guide printed on the box

Convenient and cost-effective solution:

All-inclusive kit: all components necessary to perform the test included

Workstation provided

Room temperature storage

Long shelf life

Easy-to-read results:

BIONEXIA® Strep A plus
Cassette format

BIONEXIA®Strep A dipstick
Strip format

Positive results are indicated by 2 lines: one in the control region (C) and the other in the test region (T).For convenience the result remains stable for an additional 5 minutes.

Positive results are indicated by 2 lines: one in the control region (C) and the other in the test region (T).For convenience the result remains stable for an additional 5 minutes.

Appropriate antibiotic prescription

Determining the cause of a sore throat is important to prescribe appropriate treatment. Up to 70% of patients receive antibiotics for their sore throat, even though less than 30% actually have Strep throat3.

With the BIONEXIA®Strep A tests, a simple swab from the back of the throat is all that is needed for a clear, immediate answer. You don’t need to wait for laboratory confirmation of bacterial pharyngitis to initiate antibiotic therapy when it is required.

Rapid, accurate diagnosis of Strep A infection can help prescribe antibiotic treatment only when necessary, thus helping to reduce the spread of bacterial resistance.